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CityCouncil | 2020-05-05 | 28 | informing qualifying seniors. Councilmember Vella stated many people have been contacted; noted Meals on Wheels or the Mastick Senior Center may not be serving everyone; inquired whether the City can work with the list of those unable to be served. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there is no income limit for Meals on Wheels. The Community Development Director stated neither Meals on Wheels nor the program at Mastick Senior Center are limited by income restrictions; noted there is a 6.2% administrative fee that the City must pay for the Great Plates program; inquired whether or not the money paid toward the administrative fee could be augmented or used to grow the grant fund, and whether staff can provide an update to the Great Plates program outside of a Council Meeting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the administrative fee is reimbursable through Housing and Urban Development (HUD); stated that she will reach out to Congresswoman Lee's office for a proper HUD point of contact; the money is put out initially and then reimbursed. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he supports giving the option for the 80 selected businesses to receive less money; the option may not be taken by many businesses, but could allow the assistance of an additional 2 to 5 businesses. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the proposal of using loans; outlined loaning Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds in the 1990s; stated the City can also look into working with HUD on waivers for income restrictions to loaning CDBG funds. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for allowing awarded businesses to take less of the grant to help additional businesses. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is wise to consider. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 May 05, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-05.pdf |